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Pili and capsules are structures found in prokaryotic cells, particularly bacteria, but they are not organelles in the traditional sense. Instead, they are external structures that aid in adhesion, protection, and communication. Pili (or fimbriae) are hair-like appendages that facilitate attachment to surfaces and other cells, while the capsule is a protective, gelatinous layer that helps prevent desiccation and evades the immune response. Neither structure is membrane-bound like typical organelles such as mitochondria or the endoplasmic reticulum.

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